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University of Northampton
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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The University of Northampton’s British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited BSc psychology degree is the first in the country to incorporate the rapidly growing field of Positive Psychology throughout all three years. As part of this contemporary approach, you will study wellbeing, happiness and what makes life most worth living. You will learn how psychology can bring about positive change in countless aspects of everyday and professional life. This change can be seen in social and business ...Read more

The University of Northampton’s British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited BSc psychology degree is the first in the country to incorporate the rapidly growing field of Positive Psychology throughout all three years. As part of this contemporary approach, you will study wellbeing, happiness and what makes life most worth living. You will learn how psychology can bring about positive change in countless aspects of everyday and professional life. This change can be seen in social and business development, education, communication, mental health, crime and the clinical contexts.Throughout the BSc Psychology degree at the University of Northampton, you will learn about the workings of the brain in real-world contexts, health and disease. You will explore the human mind and how our thoughts, feelings and beliefs motivate and influence our behaviour. You will have the opportunity to study areas as diverse as forensic psychology, social and organisational psychology, parapsychology, the human animal and neuroscience of the mind.

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61/279
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115th
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119th
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Esther
07 Mar 25

The uni is good needs to improve on..Read more

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Chloe
07 Mar 25

The best part is when I got to meet people from different backgrounds and I’ve interacted with people I wouldn’t normally interact with, The Nile website is sometimes confusing,..Read more

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UCAS Tariff:

120 Grades / Points required

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AQA Level 3 (Foundation) Technical Level (360 glh):

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Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

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Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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Students from England

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£9,535 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,535 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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Latest reviews

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Esther
07 Mar 25
Psychology (with Foundation Year)
The uni is good needs to improve on...
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Chloe
07 Mar 25
Psychology
The best part is when I got to meet people from different backgrounds and I’ve interacted with people I wouldn’t normally interact with, The Nile website is sometimes confusing,...
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University of Northampton
University of Northampton , Northampton

Located in the heart of England, the University of Northampton is a dynamic institution renowned for its commitment to innovation...

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University of Northampton
Waterside Campus University Drive Northampton Northamptonshire NN1 5PH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Northampton  0.6 miles away

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